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Breaking: Trade Compliance has just become slightly more difficult. Here’s why: The U.S. Department of Commerce has unveiled major export restrictions to counter Russian aggression. Here’s the scoop: 1️⃣ Stricter controls on shell companies. 2️⃣ More software export bans to Russia and Belarus. 3️⃣ Additional items restricted from trade. 4️⃣ Reduced license exceptions for consumer goods. 5️⃣ More entities added to the Entity List. These measures aim to curb Russia’s military capabilities and emphasize the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to stringent export controls. Stay informed and compliant! https://lnkd.in/enyGUfT7

https://lnkd.in/g5wcXW3N EU Proposes to Sanction Chinese Firms Aiding Russian War Effort Bloc also pushes for more restrictions on Russian oil tankers The measures require the backing of all 27 member states By Alberto Nardelli November 25, 2024 at 10:21 PM GMT+1 The European Union is proposing to sanction several Chinese firms that it claims helped Russian companies develop attack drones that were deployed against Ukraine. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, is also looking into imposing restrictions on additional Russian oil tankers to curb Moscow’s ability to circumvent existing restrictive measures, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.

#Ukraine #jetfighter #motorsich #IvchenkoProgress https://lnkd.in/dBFQjWNv There is so much irony in this. Where are the Ukrainian defense companies that once served as a major pillar of the global defense industry? The leading jet engine manufacturers in Ukraine are Motor Sich and Ivchenko-Progress. 1. Motor Sich: This company has historically been a key player in producing engines for fighter jets, helicopters, and large aircraft. Notable products include engines for Antonov aircraft and Mi and Ka series helicopters. Motor Sich is considered a strategic entity in Ukraine’s aerospace and defense industries. 2. Ivchenko-Progress: Specializing in turbofan and turboshaft engine development, this company has created models such as the AI-322F and AI-25TLT. These engines are being utilized in Turkey's Baykar unmanned combat aircraft system (MIUS). Ivchenko-Progress is recognized as a global supplier of military and civilian aviation engines. Both companies represent Ukraine's advanced engine technology and actively participate in various international projects.

Taiwan Says China's Blockade Of The Island Would Be An Act Of War The blockade of Taiwan by the People's Republic of China would in itself constitute an ‘act of war’, the Taiwanese defence minister said today, after Beijing staged this scenario during recent military exercises. Wellington Koo said, quoted by the local press, that the blockade could be considered an "act of war", according to the UN definition, once, for this purpose, the Chinese Army would completely ban the entry of ships and aircraft in Taiwan, a territory governed autonomously since 1949 and considered by Beijing to be its own province. "There is a significant difference between military maneuvers and an effective blockade, and the impact on the international community would be completely different," he observed. The minister recalled that, according to a recent report by the US Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), maritime shipping accounted for about one-fifth of global maritime trade in 2022. "If the Chinese Communist Party carries out a blockade, as defined by international law, it will have a serious impact on world trade and economy and the international community will not be able to ignore such an action," Koo said. The observations came nine days after China conducted a new round of military exercises around Taiwan, in which the Chinese military simulated a blockade of ports and other important areas of the island. During these exercises, China used a record 153 aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles ("drones"), and used the Coast Guard to search the main island of Taiwan for the first time. Taiwan's Defense Ministry also said in a statement that it had detected the passage of the Liaoning, the oldest of the Chinese aircraft carriers, through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday night. According to the Ministry, the ship sailed north with other Chinese navy ships, after having passed around Pratas Island, a territory controlled by Taiwan in the northern part of the South China Sea. "Currently, the aircraft carrier is heading northwest," Taiwan's defense minister said, adding that after China's recent maneuvers in which Liaoning participated, Taiwan's Armed Forces have been following "closely" the carrier movements. Last August, Taiwan's Council for Mainland Affairs released a report warning that Beijing could use aircraft carriers to surround the island and prevent any outside assistance through an "anti-access / area denial" strategy (A2/ AD). The agency in charge of relations with mainland China said that the aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong are "constantly developing combat capabilities" and "conducting long-term training outside the first chain of islands", to "build a defense capability between the first and second chain of islands". The first island chain is a strategic concept that usually refers to the line that goes from the Kuril Islands, passing through Japan, Taiwan and the...

Follow us Share to stay updated! Explore your next career move at aviation.jobsreach.net On December 26, 2024, all four of Moscow's major airports—Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky—along with a fifth airport in Kaluga, were temporarily closed due to unspecified safety concerns. Russia's aviation authority, Rosaviatsia, stated that these measures were implemented to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights. The closures coincided with reports of Russian forces intercepting two Ukrainian missiles in the Kursk region, southwest of Moscow. A third missile was intercepted later in the day after the airports had reopened. These events occur amid heightened tensions following recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow, including a significant attack in November 2024, which was the largest drone strike on the city since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, the airport closures were announced on the same day that the Kremlin advised against speculation regarding the investigation into the Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8342 crash in Kazakhstan, which resulted in 38 fatalities. While initial Russian reports suggested a bird strike, Azerbaijani officials and external intelligence have pointed to possible Russian missile involvement. The temporary suspension of operations at these major airports underscores the escalating security concerns in the region and the broader implications for international aviation safety. #RiskManagement #GlobalNews #Geopolitics #AviationNews #Tragedy #BreakingNews #InMemoriam #StayStrong #FlySustainable #AviationNews #AirbusA350 #FutureOfFlight #Sustainability #TravelInStyle #AviationSafety #Preparedness # #aviation #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #aviationgoals #AviationNews #Innovation #AviationTech #SaferSkies #FutureTech #AviationInsights, #Aviation #EUAviation #FlySafe        

Houthis alleged hits on three ships Houthis continue to step up their attacks on ships in the Red Sea and have claimed assaults on three ships this week, including one Maersk boxship, Maersk Seletar. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree alleged that the Iran-backed rebel group had fired anti-ship ballistic missiles at Handysize bulk carrier Vantage Dream and a ship called Roza in the Red Sea. Ship databases show there are now two in-service vessels called Roza, an oil tanker, and a bulk carrier. S&P Global’s vessel-tracking data shows that the oil tanker had not transited the Suez Canal, while the bulk carrier, whose owner appears to be Evalend Shipping of Greece, was due to arrive in the Suez today (6 June). Saree also said that the US-flagged 6,478 TEU Maersk Seletar was fired at in the Arabian Sea, although the Danish liner giant said its vessel reported no such attack. “In connection with recent Houthi claims regarding an attack on Maersk Seletar on 5 June, we can confirm that no such incident was reported by the vessel, which is currently safely continuing her journey,” Vessel-tracking data shows that Maersk Seletar left India’s Pipavav port on 1 June and arrived in Oman’s Salalah port on 5 June, departing the same day. UK Maritime Trade Operations said that an unnamed ship escaped a Houthi missile on 1 June, with the ship’s master reporting a blast off the ship’s port side some 50 nautical miles southwest of Al Shuqaiq, Saudia Arabia US Central Command stated that its forces destroyed one Houthi drone in the morning (Yemen time) on 1 June, and watched two other drones crash into the Red Sea. That night, two ASBMs were fired at the US warship USS Gravely, and were destroyed by US forces. #import #export #usa #canada #shipping #container #india #mundra #pipavav #kandla #gandhidham #ahmedabad #uae #trexcnlogistics #redsea https://lnkd.in/dH6Ji6Vw

🚨 EU Extends Sanctions Against Iran's Military Support to Russia / Armed Forces in the Middle East / Red Sea Region 📦 Extended trade control measures: 1. Extended definition of scope of trade control measures to cover items that contribute to Iran's capability to manufacture missiles (in addition to UAVs) 2. Extended list of controlled items in Annex II of Regulation 2023/1529 to cover additional components of UAVs and missiles ⚓ New individual sanctions against designated ports: 1. Prohibition to engage in transactions with ports and locks listed in a new Annex IV 2. Annex IV targets Amirabad Port and Anzali Port ❄ Extended asset freeze measures: 1. New asset freeze measures against 1 individual and 4 entities (including 3 Russian shipping companies and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines) 2. Extended grounds for imposing asset freeze asset measures to cover persons supplying, selling or involved in transferring components of Iran's UAVs, missiles or technologies to targeted parties (Russia, armed groups and entities in the Middle East / Red Sea region; persons acting in breach of UNSCR 2216(2015) concerning Yemen) 3. New derogations for (i) ground handling services (limited to Saha Airlines, Mahan Air and Iran Air) and (ii) air safety matters 4. New exemptions for (i) humanitarian purposes, (ii) flights required for attending meetings to seek a solution to targeted Iranian military support / promote the policy objectives of sanctions, (iii) emergency landing, take-off or overflight and (iv) travel for certain official purposes 📃 Legal texts are available at: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWsdG-Vm 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekG-YEaw 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecJQe-eT #sanctions #compliance

Ukraine is faster than russia, but russia is faster than the West when it comes to the new defence tech generation. This can & must change. Read the column of our Minister for Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov: https://lnkd.in/drT2Jae3

Joe Biden has proposed cutting China out of the drone supply chain. The proposition came hours after Beijing announced export bans on 28 American companies, including leading manufacturers of defense systems like Boeing and Lockheed Martin, citing national security interests as reasons for its export control list. This is the latest move in an escalating trade and tech decoupling between the world’s two largest economies.

"China handles the export of military products prudently and responsibly," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters at a Monday press conference. "We have never provided lethal weapons to any party of the conflict and strictly control the export of military and dual-use drones in accordance with laws and regulations. Beijing has sought to portray itself as a neutral party in regard to the Russia-Ukraine war and has called for de-escalation of the conflict. However, the EU and U.S. say Chinese companies have been shipping Russia dual-use goods, including components used in weaponry fueling Moscow's war efforts, and have sanctioned a number of Chinese companies for supplying them. Until recently, the accusations stopped short of alleging direct provision of lethal aid. However, in July Bloomberg cited Western officials who said Russian and Chinese companies had discussed collaborating on a drone to mass-produce for use by Russia. __ "To send drones to Russia should be a big mistake. We need now to work for peace. During our trip to China with President Mattarella, we pushed hard for peace," Tajani said, adding that dialogue with China is crucial "if we want to push Russia for an agreement." At his press conference, Lin said that "on the Ukraine crisis, China upholds an objective and just position and has actively promoted peace talks, which stands in sharp contrast with certain countries who apply double standards and keep adding fuel to the fire on the Ukraine crisis. https://lnkd.in/g7bwpv8S